Pakistan, April 16 -- The American president has spoken of a second round of negotiations and, in praising Field Marshal Asim Munir, said he is doing a great job and described him as "fantastic," adding that the United States is increasingly inclined to come to Pakistan for talks. Earlier, the Iranian leadership had also identified Pakistan as its preferred venue for negotiations. This convergence points to the weight Pakistan now carries in global politics.

In the current configuration of international politics, among major rival powers, Pakistan stands out for maintaining strong, stable, and confidence-based relations across all sides. This is a distinction no other country currently enjoys.

The United States and China define the two ...